Description
Product ID: | 9781138700048 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School |
Subtitle: | A Project-Based Learning Approach |
Authors: | Author: Charlene M. Czerniak, Joseph S. Krajcik |
Page Count: | 360 |
Subjects: | Primary and middle schools, Primary & middle schools, Teacher training, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Sciences, general science, Teacher training, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Sciences, general science |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Project-based learning (PBL) engages children and teachers in investigating meaningful, real-world questions. This text provides concrete strategies on teaching using a project-based approach and on meeting the principles in A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School integrates principles of learning and motivation with practical teaching ideas for implementing them. Paralleling what scientists do, project-based learning (PBL) represents the essence of inquiry and the nature of science, and engages children and teachers in investigating meaningful, real-world questions about the world around them. This text provides concrete strategies on teaching using a project-based approach and on meeting the principles in A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Features include strategies for planning long-term, interdisciplinary, student-centered units; scenarios to help readers situate new experiences; and a wealth of supplementary material on the Companion Website. Features in the Fifth Edition:
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Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2018-06-07 |